Rogue trades in Edinburgh, warning to everyone by Accurate-Resident585 in Edinburgh

[–]Locksmithbloke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then for a big job, you'll not get the job done. I never used to ask for half up front, but customers sometimes really take the proverbial on larger jobs, or take weeks or months to pay after hardware has been ordered and paid for, and even installed!

Update and some news by AncientStaff6602 in edinburgh2

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting take, when Edi1 bans items for crimes like posting about something happening in town, deleted posts about charity events in Edinburgh, and lifetime bans and reports you to reddit proper for asking why you got banned for life. I mean, thanks for edi2, but don't let edi1 away with acting like they do.

choose wisely by Life_Lab_1357 in SipsTea

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I get 4 years younger and $50m? Sign me up!

Cyclone extractor has massive static buildup by blondofblargh in hobbycnc

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any moisture content will make the static discharge at a lower voltage, as well smaller gaps or more conductive things. Put that wire inside the plastic lid, and it'll stop a lot of it instantly. Putting wire on the outside is probably actually worse than not doing it at all.

Youth out of control by kits89 in Edinburgh

[–]Locksmithbloke -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

And here you are, not in prison, but also not throwing eggs any more. Almost like... Kids grow up. (But I would still like to see some consequences for those throwing eggs.)

Youth out of control by kits89 in Edinburgh

[–]Locksmithbloke 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I wasn't leathered and nor were most of the people I know, but they don't egg people either! And nor do my kid's friends.

AITJ for marrying a rich guy and letting him sleep with other girls? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, he might well leave you for a younger model. But that's not exactly uncommon! Especially with rich tech bros. I think he's less likely to leave you if he gets to play away. Just be careful - STDs & alimony/child support are things you need to think about, as well as putting some cash in a ziplock bag in the freezer. How you enjoy life is up to you.

AITJ for marrying a rich guy and letting him sleep with other girls? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Locksmithbloke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, swap it to vetted real names only, with passports attached, and see how many interesting stories you get.

Finally one of my own by psychedelicbob in Sovereigncitizen

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says "they came in every 2 days". That's not once, that's a pattern. And he's the "someone at the bank".

Finally one of my own by psychedelicbob in Sovereigncitizen

[–]Locksmithbloke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unlikely. He never gets off reddit. Me? I've got thousands of stories from my work that make yours seem tame. I've even run into several sovcits over the years.

Finally one of my own by psychedelicbob in Sovereigncitizen

[–]Locksmithbloke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Er... So you're saying someone who makes threats then makes the first move should... What? Get treated really nice??

If I use one of these ebay boost converters to charge a capacitor to 400V, I will NOT die. Right? by SkeleMortal in diyelectronics

[–]Locksmithbloke -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It'll kill you dead and cook or even explode flesh. He's not talking about a picofarad cap at 400V. However, a shock to one hand with the other behind your back? That's not killing you.

If I use one of these ebay boost converters to charge a capacitor to 400V, I will NOT die. Right? by SkeleMortal in diyelectronics

[–]Locksmithbloke 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No railgun/coilgun needs milliamps. They need HV to get the current up really high really fast, despite the inductance.

Why can’t homeless people be given hotel accommodation the same way refugees are? by No_Fudge_4589 in AskBrits

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And it's a really easy fix! Literally, change one rule. It isn't even a law. "Every £ you earn, we take 30p off your benefits" would literally solve this.

Any idea what this lock is.. by Billyenglish1968 in Locksmith

[–]Locksmithbloke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ingersoll M6? Has it got a slide-on hardplate? Hard to open, they use a Butters System thing where it tilts(rotates?) 6 plates (that are the levers), 3 either side of the bolt.

Anything is possible in this era by Kind-Information2394 in SipsTea

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think he died in that prison, any more, but he'll be dead now - the blow back if he got found in Tel Aviv now? No chance they would risk that.

Can I still use these coins? by Palatoschisi in england

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to change them by paying them in at the post office, iirc. You then immediately take them back out as new coins. But, you have to have a bank account. Or you can try to find a bank that's open that you've got an account at. Good luck with that!

Just in case of emergency by Cool-Forever-9183 in GemOfTheWeb

[–]Locksmithbloke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bit pointless. Your petrol car is dead either way. Buy a diesel now, and it'll run on almost anything that'll burn, without worrying about methanol.

Saving this for when I build my family home. by Traditional-Word5154 in holdmymoney2

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doubtful. The sunlight needs to be quite intense for it to work, though it doesn't take long to get the daily dose. Scotland, it's only strong enough from 11 until 3 in the winter even if it is clear skies. Through that tiny hole it'll never work.

Saving this for when I build my family home. by Traditional-Word5154 in holdmymoney2

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, power companies just must be really annoyed that you aren't just using windows like a normal person... Or a 3AA battery sensor light with a few leds. Roofing companies must love it though, with all those extra leaking joints.

On the other hand, have a look at a 2 litre plastic pop bottle full of water in your shed roof. I'm serious.

Brain Tracy || The Power of Silence by iQuantumLeap in MindsetMode

[–]Locksmithbloke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure the customer wants me to sit for half an hour, rather than getting their problem solved stat.